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Carlton A. on Florida:
"Florida has long been regarded as a place for tourists and retirees. However, because of it's location, univeristy system, void of income tax, well maintained and developed highway infrastructure, numerous international and regional airports, sea ports..."

Tracy F. on North Dakota:
"Leadership gurus around the globe say that today’s companies want a workforce whose actions speak louder than their words. Companies want to hire and promote people who get to the point, get the job done and get results...."

Claude L. on North Carolina:
"North Carolina is certainly among the top five states in business. All you have to do is ask people from Manteo to Murphy why they live, work, worship and play here...."

Betty K. on Texas:
"I think Texas is # 1. This is a great state to work and reside in. San Antonio has great medical facilities and research."

Joseph R. on Nevada:
"NEVADA! It is very hard to believe that you have ranked Nevada at #43! In Nevada there is no state income tax, no corporate tax, no inheritance tax, we have one of the best economies in the nation..."


 

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Rhode Island

Tall ship sails under the Newport Bridge in the Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. / AP

 
Year of Statehood: 1790
Governor: Donald Carcieri (R)
Population: 1,076,189
Gross State Product: $40,687 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 2.0%
Unemployment Rate: 4.8%
Major Industries: Jewelry, Rubber Products, Machinery, Tourism, Textiles
Related Links: - State Economic Development
- Official State Website


RankCategoryScore
48OVERALL715
46Cost of Doing Business135
28Workforce163
43Economy64
22Education130
31Quality of Life107
30Technology & Innovation63
48Transportation11
45Cost of Living7
46Business Friendliness9
25Access to Capital26

 

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